Dust billowed across the Training Ground, completely obscuring the crowd's view of the fight.
The crowd watched as Lu Yuan was sent flying from the grounds, where he collapsed and didn't get back up.
"That young man won five straight matches. Looks like he's finally met his match!"
"Did the youngest second-generation disciple from the Celestial Dynasty Palace win? The Grand Celestial Master's reputation is well-deserved!"
"What just happened? I couldn't see a thing!"
...
Inside the Golden Tent, Emperor Gu Yuanzhang shot to his feet, watching everything unfold outside.
Seeing the Emperor rise, Crown Prince Gu Biao, the Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace, and the Grand Elder of Le Shen Temple all quickly stood up as well.
The Grand Elder of Le Shen Temple had met Lu Yuan previously and knew that he held a Daoist Elder Order, which signified a lofty status within Taoism.
